“Throw in the intrigue surrounding the potential end of this Galaxy era—David Beckham’s departure now is assured and Landon Donovan’s is possible—and the Dec. 1 title match becomes more than just a rehash of last year’s championship game.”

Can the Galaxy match D.C. United as American soccer’s most decorated professional club? Will the Dynamo defeat LA as they did earlier this season? Will Beckham finish his career in the MLS with a win?